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- Page 1 This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix F420 correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully. BL00323-200 ( 1 )
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Page 2: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
5. Limited Warranty. AGREEMENT, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO USE THE FUJIFILM warrants to you that Media is free from any defect in material SOFTWARE RECORDED ON THE CD-ROM. BY OPENING and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of THE PACKAGE, YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE your receipt of Media. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Warning ... 2 Nomenclature ... 8 IMPORTANT ... 2 Attaching the strap ... 9 EC Declaration of Conformity ... 3 Example of LCD Monitor Text Display ... 9 Preface ... 6 I Still photography mode ... 9 Accessories included ... 7 I Playback mode ... -
Page 4: Preface
PAL: quantities of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance. I Exif Print (Exif ver. 2.2) Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing. camera contains... - Page 5 Nomenclature ✽ Refer to the pages in parentheses for information on using the camera features. Shutter button Flash (P.34) Self-timer lamp (P.38) Power switch (P.14) Lens (Lens cover) Photo mode ( ) button (P.18) Viewfinder lamp (P.23) Viewfinder DISP (Display) button (P.18, 25, 26) BACK button (P.19)
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Page 6: Getting Ready
CHARGING A BATTERY Getting Ready Charge the Rechargeable Battery NH-20. Batteries that can be charged h Rechargeable Battery NH-20 (included) Use the battery charger (BC-NH20) provided with the camera to charge Ni-MH batteries only. Attempting to charge batteries other than those specified for use with the charger (such as manganese, alkaline or lithium batteries) can cause the batteries to burst or leak. - Page 7 LOADING THE BATTERY AND THE xD-Picture Card Load the Rechargeable Battery NH-20 correctly as Indicator indicated by the polarity icons. Loading AAA-size batteries Align the gold marking on the xD-Picture Card slot with the gold contact area on the xD-Picture Card and then push the card firmly all the way into the slot.
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Page 8: Turning On And Off / Setting The Date And Time
TURNING ON AND OFF / SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Slide the Power switch to turn the camera on and off. When turning the camera on, the viewfinder lamp lights (green). ON OFF In “ ” or “ cover opens. Take care not to obstruct the lens, as it is a precision component. -
Page 9: Selecting The Language
SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 2 Press “d” or “c” to select “ then press “a” or “b” to select “SET-UP”. 3 Press the “MENU/OK” button. ＯＰＴＩＯＮ ＯＰＴＩＯＮ ＳＥＴーＵＰ ＳＥＴーＵＰ... -
Page 10: Using The Camera
Using BASIC OPERATION GUIDE the Camera You’ve read the chapter on getting ready and the camera is now set up and ready to take pictures. “Using the Camera” describes the basic camera operations of “Taking Pictures”, then “Viewing Images” and “Erasing Images”. This section describes the camera’s functions. -
Page 11: Still Photography Mode
TAKING PICTURES ( STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE 1 Slide the Power switch sideways to turn the camera on. 2 Set the Mode switch to “ h Focal range: Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to infinity For subjects closer than 60 cm (2.0 ft.), use Macro mode (➡P.33). -
Page 12: I Viewfinder Lamp Display
TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Pressing the Shutter button down halfway, the camera emits a short double-beep and focuses on Bebeep your subject. At that point, the AF frame on the LCD monitor becomes smaller and the camera sets the shutter speed and aperture (the viewfinder lamp (green) stops blinking and remains lit). -
Page 13: Using Af/Ae Lock
TAKING PICTURES ( AUTO MODE ) STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE USING AF/AE LOCK In a shot with this type of composition, the subjects Ａ ３３ ３３ (two people in this case) are not in the AF frame. If the picture is taken at this point, the subjects will not be in focus. -
Page 14: Playback Mode
You can use this camera to view still images recorded on the FinePix F420 or still images (excluding some uncompressed images) recorded on a FUJIFILM digital camera that supports xD-Picture Cards. Clear playback or digital zooming may not be possible for still images shot on cameras other than the FinePix F420. -
Page 15: Erasing Images (Erase Frame)
ERASING IMAGES ( ERASE FRAME ) PLAYBACK MODE Set the Mode switch to “ 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button during playback to display the menu. 2 Press “d” or “c” to select “ ” ERASE. ＥＲＡＳＥ ＥＲＡＳＥ ＡＬＬ ＦＲＡＭＥＳ ＡＬＬ ＦＲＡＭＥＳ ＦＲＡＭＥ ＦＲＡＭＥ... -
Page 16: Sensitivity
SENSITIVITY PHOTO MODE STILL PHOTOGRAPHY 1 Slide the Power switch to the side to turn the camera on. 2 Set the Mode switch to “ 3 Press the Photo mode ( ) button. In “ ” Movie mode, do not set the “ Sensitivity is retained even if you turn the camera off or change the Mode switch setting. -
Page 17: Still Photography Mode
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE TAKING PICTURES — SELECTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Consider the scene you are photographing and the sort of image you want to achieve when you specify the camera settings. A general guide to the procedure is given below. Select the SHOOTING MODE Leaves the “EV”... -
Page 18: Night
MACRO ( CLOSE-UP ) PHOTOGRAPHY / STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODE FLASH Up to 6 Flash modes can be chosen according to the type of shot. 1 Set the Mode switch to “ 2 The flash setting changes each time you press the “... -
Page 19: Still Photography Menu
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU Set the Mode switch to “ 1 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. 2 Press “d” or “c” to select “ MODE. ＳＨＯＯＴＩＮＧ ＭＯＤＥ ＳＨＯＯＴＩＮＧ ＭＯＤＥ ＳＣＥＮＥ ＳＣＥＮＥ ＰＯＲＴＲＡＩＴ ＰＯＲＴＲＡＩＴ ＡＵＴＯ ＡＵＴＯ... -
Page 20: Continuous Shooting
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU The self-timer lamp lights steadily for about 5 seconds and then blinks for another 5 seconds, after which the shot is taken. The self-timer lamplight may not be visible under sunlight. To stop the self-timer, once it has started running, press the “BACK”... -
Page 21: Ev (Exposure Compensation)
PHOTOGRAPHY MENU STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MENU EV ( EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ) This mode can be selected in “ ＥＶ ＥＶ MODE. + + ０．６ ０．６ Use the Brightness setting to obtain the correct +０．３ ０．３ brightness (exposure) when the subject is much ０... -
Page 22: Playback Mode
RECORDING MOVIES MOVIE MODE Press the Shutter button down fully to start recording. The brightness and color of the LCD monitor shown during movie recording may differ from those shown before recording begins. You do not need to hold down the Shutter button. Pressing the Shutter button down fully locks the focus, but the exposure varies automatically according to the scene being shot. -
Page 23: Playback Menu
ERASING SINGLE / ALL FRAMES PLAYBACK MENU 1 Set the Mode switch to “ 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. Note that mistakenly erased images cannot be recovered. Please copy important frames (files) that you do not want to be erased to your computer or another media. -
Page 24: Protecting Images: Frame / Set All / Reset All
PROTECTING IMAGES: FRAME / SET ALL / RESET ALL PLAYBACK MENU 1 Set the Mode switch to “ 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. Protection is a setting that prevents frames (files) from being accidentally erased. However, the “FORMAT”... -
Page 25: Auto Play (Automatic Playback)
AUTO PLAY ( AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK ) PLAYBACK MENU 1 Set the Mode switch to “ 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. The Power save function does not operate during playback. Movie starts automatically. When the preview movie or movie ends, playback moves on to the next frame. -
Page 26: Playing Back Voice Memos
Compatible voice memo files You can use your FinePix F420 to playback voice memos recorded on this camera or voice memos up to 30 seconds long recorded onto xD-Picture Card using a FUJIFILM digital camera. PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS 1 Set the Mode switch to “... -
Page 27: Photo Mode Playback
DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used for recording printing specifications for images shot using a digital camera on media such as an xD-Picture Card. The recorded specifications include information on which frames are to be printed. -
Page 28: Dpof All Reset
DPOF SET FRAME PHOTO MODE PLAYBACK 1 Press “d” or “c” to display the frame (file) for which you want to specify DPOF settings. 2 Press “a” or “b” to set a value up to 99 as the number of copies of the frame (file) to be printed. For frames (files) that you do not want printed, set the number of prints to 0 (zero). -
Page 29: Settings
ADJUSTING THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS / VOLUME Settings 1 Set the Mode switch to “ 2 Press the “MENU/OK” button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. The LCD monitor brightness can be adjusted in “ photography mode and “ 1 Press “d”... -
Page 30: Power Save Setting
SET-UP POWER SAVE SETTING When this function is active, the LCD monitor goes ＳＥＴーＵＰ ＳＥＴーＵＰ １／４ １／４ dark when the camera is not used for about 10 seconds. When the camera is not used for another ＩＭＡＧＥ ＤＩＳＰ． ＩＭＡＧＥ ＤＩＳＰ． ＯＮ ＯＮ 20 seconds, this function automatically turns the ＰＯＷＥＲ ＳＡＶＥ... -
Page 31: Software Installation
Exif Launcher USB Mass Storage Launches the FinePixViewer Driver software when a camera is Allows a digital camera to be used connected. as USB Mass Storage (removable disk drive, card reader). FinePixViewer Allows you to display thumbnail lists of the images stored on your PC or in the camera, print the images individually or as an index, display the images at full size and perform some basic image processing. - Page 32 5.2 INSTALLATION ON A Windows PC Do not connect the camera to your PC until the software installation is completed. Install FinePixViewer as instructed in the Quick Start Guide. Launching the installer manually 1 Double-click the “My Computer” icon. ✽ Windows XP users should click “My Computer” in the “Start” menu. 2 Right-click “FINEPIX”...
- Page 33 5.3 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS 9.0 TO 9.2 The Installer setup screen appears. Click the [Installing FinePixViewer] button. For more information on what is installed, click the [Read Me First] button and [Using FinePixViewer] button. A confirmation message appears asking whether you want to continue with the installation. Click the [OK] button.
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Page 34: Installation On A Mac Os X
5.4 INSTALLATION ON A Mac OS X Pre-installation checklist I Hardware and software requirements To run this software, you must have the hardware and software described below. Check your system before you begin the installation. ✽1 Compatible Mac Power Macintosh G3 , PowerBook G3 Power Macintosh G4, iMac, iBook, Power Macintosh G4 Cube, or PowerBook G4... -
Page 35: Viewing Images
Viewing Images 6.1.1 Using the AC power adapter ( sold separately ) Always use a FUJIFILM AC Power Adapter AC-3V/AC-3VW. Use the AC power adapter to avoid losing power at inconvenient times, such as when downloading photographed images to the computer. Using the AC power adapter also allows you to take pictures and play back images without worrying about depleting the batteries. - Page 36 Internet. Videoconferencing (“PictureHello”) is not supported on Macintosh computers. Connection is only possible with a FUJIFILM camera equipped with a “PC Camera” function. For more information on using the software, refer to “How to use FinePixViewer” in the HELP menu which was installed from the CD-ROM.
- Page 37 6.1 CAMERA CONNECTION Set a computer Windows 98 / 98 SE / Me / 2000 Professional / Macintosh The Windows CD-ROM may also be required during installation. In this event, change CD-ROMs as directed by the on-screen instructions. h FinePixViewer automatically starts up. ✽...
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Page 38: 6.2 Using Finepixviewer
6.2 USING FinePixViewer 6.2.1 Mastering FinePixViewer For all information on FinePixViewer functions, refer to “How to Use FinePixViewer” in the Help menu for details. Macintosh h To read “How to Use FinePixViewer”... You must install Adobe Systems’ Acrobat Reader. See P.65 for information on installing Acrobat Reader. -
Page 39: System Expansion Options
System Expansion Options eBy using the FinePix F420 together with other optional FUJIFILM products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. I Image input/output to the PC ( USB ) PictureCradle CP-FX420 FinePix F420 Digital Camera... -
Page 40: Notes On Using Your Camera Correctly
FUJIFILM lens cleaning paper and wipe gently. I Notes on Immersion in Water or Sand h Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD monitor or viewfinder as these surfaces are easily The FinePix F420 is affected by water and sand. -
Page 41: Ac Power Adapter
Plug the connection cord plug securely into the DC input terminal of the FUJIFILM Digital camera. h Turn off the FUJIFILM Digital camera before disconnecting the connection cord from the FUJIFILM Digital camera’s DC input terminal. To disconnect, take hold of the plug and pull it out (do not disconnect it by pulling on the cord). -
Page 42: Warning Displays
4 Set “CONT.” as the FRAME NO. setting in the SET-UP menu. i Re-insert the xD-Picture Card or turn the camera off and then on again. If the error message still appears, contact your FUJIFILM dealer. i Use a new xD-Picture Card. Protected files cannot be erased. Remove the protection. -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting eIf you think the camera is faulty, check the following once more. Troubleshooting Possible causes No power. i The batteries have run out. i The batteries are loaded backwards. i The battery cover is not closed properly. i The AC power adapter plug has come out of the power outlet. -
Page 44: Specifications
DPC-512 (512 MB) 1101 ✽ These specifications are subject to change without notice. FUJIFILM shall not be held liable for damages resulting from errors in this OWNER’S MANUAL. ✽ The LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured using advanced high-precision technology. Even so, small bright points and anomalous colors (particularly around text) may appear on the monitor. -
Page 45: Explanation Of Terms
DPOF is a format used for recording information on a storage media (image memory card, etc.) that allows you to specify which of the frames shot using a digital camera are to be printed and how many prints are made of each image. - Page 46 Request regular internal testing and cleaning for your camera. Build-up of dust in your camera can cause a fire or electric shock. h Contact your FUJIFILM dealer to CAUTION extremely high xD-Picture Card card request internal cleaning every 2 years.
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